I have an easier time when I have an inspiration photo. For feathers, I would use a foam form rather than wire. You can glue or insert the feathers into the foam.

There a variety of wreaths here on hometalk made with feathers https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=feather%20wreath

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+make+a+juju+hat+feather+wall+hanging

Hi Kathryn, here's another lovely tutorial that will show you how - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA0Ov6YoUmI Have fun

This one is gorgeous

https://www.hometalk.com/6080846/how-to-make-a-feather-wreath

DIY Feather Wreath

several ideas:

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=feather%20wreaths

Here's a link to help you out!

http://spoonfulofimagination.com/diy-feather-wreath/